Todd

Hey Tommy, <BR>Me again, thanks for the answer, <BR>I have another question. <BR>Me and my buddies are going to party and I know mid april is past spring break, but will there still be an awsome atmosphere? <BR>And what is your call on taking off to the little island, north of Cancun, maybe for a break for a couple of days? what about cost of hotel? thanks in advance! Todd

Kate

Hola Tommy! My family is planning a family reunion of sorts over Christmas and New Years (2001/2002) and we are looking at Cancun as a good spot. We thought that renting a villa would offer us the space and privacy that we are seeking. We will have 10 - 11 adults and 7 or 8 kids. I did find one on the web that we are looking at and I wonder what you might know about it. You can see it on Vacation Rentals by Owner #4677. It is in Playa del Secreto and is owned by a professional chef. We would rent the two villas on the ends (there is another villa in between). Please advise--also if there is something else you would recommend, please let me know. Thank you Tommy!!!

tommy

Hey Todd, <BR> <BR>Your right about it not being springbreak but there is always a party atmosphere in Cancun. When I went in Dec. there definatly was. People go there to party year round. As for Isla Mujeres, I always recommend at least a day trip there. It is such a beautiful island and has the best beach in the area in Playa Norte. If you want to rent a place to stay checkout www.isla-mujeres.net for the rentals there. I have stayed at the Mar Y Sol apartments. It's not much but it's real cheap(about$30 a night). Very nice beach there and great view of Cancun across the bay. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy

tommy

Hey Kate, <BR> <BR>I know that Playa del Secreto is a beautiful, quaint little town about 5 min south of Puerto Morelos and about 15 min north of Playa del Carmen. I couldn't find the villa you were taking about, but if you give me the exact web address I bet I can get some more info for you. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy

Tracy

What is Cancun like around Halloween? My college friends and I are planning a reunion in Cancun and want the spring break atmosphere in the fall? Any hotels you recommend in the Hotel Zone and close to the bars?

CHRISS

HI TOMMY, WE ARE PLANNING A FAMILY VAC TO CANCUN PRESIDENTS WEEK. I'M THINKING ABOUT THE FIESTA AMERICANA CANCAUN FOR SEVERAL REASONS. 1) LOCATION TO TOWN AND OTHER RESTAURANTS 2) KIDS CLUB 3) SWIMMABLE BEACH. MY DAUGHTER IS 9 AND LOVES TO GET AWAY FROM US AT AN ACTIVE FUN KIDS CLUB (NOT A BABYSITTING SERVICE). hOWEVER WE WERE JUST IN CABO SAN LUCAS AND WE WERE COMPLETELY OVERRUN WITH VENDORS AND TIMESHARE SALES PEOPLE. I AM TRYING TO AVOID ANOTHER 'HUSTLE' VACATION. I KNOW YOU'VE RECOMMENDED THE CROWN PARDISE BUT I CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ON IT IN MY BOOKS. YOUR INPUT IS APPRECIATED. THANKS.

linda

Hi Tommy- I need some help! We're a group of six - eight girl friends in late twenties traveling to Cancun for the first time. Not big on sightseeing but rather into relaxation and an exciting nightlife. I have read the correspondence regarding the Moon Palace. Do they have suite accomodations and how do I find out more about planning this little shindig? Also a travel agent I've contacted recently tells me direct non-stop flights are rare and evening travel to Cancun from Chicago is non existent. We want to go in June, leave on a Wednesday night and come home on Sunday night. Oh great one - please help me! THANKS!

tommy

Hey Tracy, <BR> <BR>Halloween can be very fun in Cancun. Some of the clubs have some real cool parties. It won't be as crazy as spring break but there will be people there. As for a resort, my favorite is the Flamingo which is right across the street from Pat O'Brien's and about a 5 min bus ride to Party Central. Another resort that I like that is a bit closer is the Royal Sunset. Both resorts offer great service, food and nice beaches. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy

tommy

Hey Chris <BR> <BR>The Fiesta Americana is a very nice resort. The Fiestas resort chain prides themselves in service and I've never heard anything bad about them. As for the timeshare, most resorts in Cancun have them. The easiest way I have dealt with them is just give them a very No the first day and they tend to leave me alone the rest of the time. As for vendors on the beach, they are not that bad in Cancun that I have experienced. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy

tommy

Hey Linda, <BR> <BR>Well as for the Moon all the rooms are big but they will only allow 4 people per room. Another thing to remember is that the Moon is not in the Hotel Zone, it's south of Cancun. It would be hard to get to the clubs at night. As for getting it planned checkout www.funjet.com or www.applevacations.com <BR>These are charter companies and I believe they run out of Chicago. I know that both offer direct flights to Cancun but I'm not sure they do it on Wed. to Sunday, most likely Thurs thru Sun. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps <BR> <BR>Tommy

todd

Hey Tommy, <BR>Me again for the third time, you should write a book you are a wealth of info. <BR>Last question I think, I know El publito is a little bit further down the strip, can you let me know how far from the bars, and how we get home after hours if the buses stop at midnight? I was wondering, I'm from canada, how much can you pick an all inclusive package from say the east coast in the US? I paid 1600 CDN for two weeks at the el publito, just comparing, thanks bud! <BR>Todd

tommy

Hey Todd, <BR> <BR>I believe with Apple Vacations you can get 2 weeks for about $1300 to $1400 to the El Pueblito from New York or Newark, maybe less if you catch one of their specials at the time. As for the El Pueblito a bus trip will take about 10 to 15 min from the clubs abd the buses now run 24 hrs. So you won't have to worry about taxis or anything like that. Hope this helps and if you have anymore questions don't hesitate to post. <BR> <BR>Have Fun <BR> <BR>Tommy

Valeria

Hola Tommy! <BR> <BR>You would be a big help to us if you can answer this question. My friends want to get married in Cancun the weekend of cinqo de Mayo. That means there are about 25 of us friends who will be traveling to Cancun from Charlotte, North Carolina on May 4th and returning May 6th, 2001. I've tried to find us reasonable airfare (right now they are posting $900 roundtrip each!) and a moderate hotel near the beach (doesn't have to be ON the beach). <BR> <BR>What would you suggest I do? What websites or travel agents should I use? <BR> <BR>THANK YOU!!!

JC

Have you ever heard of the hotel Iguana, or something along those lines? Apparently friends of mine are staying there, but I've enver heard of it. What can you tell me about it, and how far is it from the main tourist attractions in Cancun?

chris

Tommy: How's the weather in September? Too wet? I want to take my wife there, but don't want to spend 3 days in the rain. It looks like September is the wettest month in Cancun. But how wet is wet? <BR> <BR>Thanks, <BR> <BR>Chris

Carrie

What about the Aventura Palace? Do you know anyone who has been there? We are planning to go to the Cancun area in March and this is our top prospect so far. Thanks.

Rocky

Tommy, <BR> <BR>Is there any possibility that there are ATM machines in Cancun that we could utilize our USA bank cards? <BR> <BR>Rocky

tommy

Sorry all, been offline for a week. <BR> <BR>Valeria, I would checkout www.vacationexpress.com They run charters from Charlotte get prices about $200-$300 round trip. <BR> <BR>JC, I have never heard of the Hotel Iguana and I can't find it anywhere on my Can-Do map. <BR> <BR>Chris, Yeah Sept is the wettest month in Cancun. That's the month with the most tropical activity. But unless there is a hurricane coming thru most likely you will have short showers in the afternoon for about 15 min then clear. <BR> <BR>Carrie, The Adventura is a nice resort but it has a man made beach which is a little hard. I might suggest that if that's the one your looking at then checkout the RIU Palace or Iberostar <BR> <BR>Rocky, there are ATM's all over Cancun and they will take almost any debit or credit card. <BR> <BR>Hope this helps all <BR> <BR>Tommy

Dean

WE have a package at the Marriott Casamagna for March 16th weekend. I have nothing against Spring Breakers but would prefer some peace in a upscale resort. I cannot change my travel dates. Do you have any idea how crazy the Marriott may be at this time? <BR>

Jamie Milke

Tommy, <BR>Am presently considering a 7 day stay at Moon Palace for family of six. Have read your comments about being bumped to other Palace resorts. Which of the Palace resorts are most appropriate for children Is the issue with being bumped a frequent occurrence? Also, can you recommend any other resorts with all-inclusive packages that would be comparable to Moon or better and include activities for kids? Traveling in June if this impacts your recommendation on where to stay.. <BR>Looking forward to your reply. Thanks.